Tips: Get an Hour of Your Day Back

Unfortunately, most people can relate to the feeling when you’re busy, but you really aren’t getting anything meaningful accomplished. Imagine a workplace where being busy actually means brilliantly productive. If that is the sweet spot you’re looking for, this blog is for you.

Ditch the Busy and Embrace the Productive

Just because your to-do list is longer than War and Peace doesn't mean you're getting things done. Constantly being busy can actually trap you in a cycle of less-than-stellar habits. It's not about how much pressure you're under; it's about the quality of your actual output. The good news is that it can change with a change in perspective. Smart, productive habits can help you accomplish more, without feeling crushed by that feeling that you are always under pressure.

Here Are Five Tips to Help You Be More Productive

Are you ready to transform your team? It's way easier than you think. Here are things you can stress to your employees to entice them into accomplishing more.

Use Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts are definitely a weapon for lightning-fast efficiency. From formatting text with a quick Ctrl+I or Ctrl+B to instantly reopening a closed browser tab with Ctrl+Shift+T, these little gems are pure magic. Figure out which ones you use most and watch your productivity grow.

Use Smart Rules

Is your email inbox a black hole of unread messages? It doesn’t have to be. Whether you're an Outlook or Gmail user, setting up automated rules is a game-changer. Imagine messages instantly sorting themselves into the right folders.

Unlock Password Ease

Remembering all the complex passwords you have can be frustrating; especially when most of them have some type of two-factor authentication connected. That's where a password manager makes life a little easier. Think of it as your own secure, encrypted vault, holding all your passwords behind one single, strong master password. These tools often come with additional tools such as password creation that make security that much easier.

Improve Focus Time

Do you ever feel like notifications are derailing your train of thought? We’ve all been there. Sometimes they don’t seem to ever stop. Modern operating systems and collaboration tools utilize features that silence alerts. This isn't just about avoiding interruptions; it's about clearly communicating to everyone when you're in deep focus mode, setting expectations, and ensuring you can dive into your work without a constant barrage of pings.

Cloud Collaboration

Say goodbye to endless versions of certain files. One of the biggest productivity killers is siloed work. The cloud changes everything. Instead of searching through versions for the most current one, your team can collaborate inside the same file while effortlessly tracking who did what and when. It's streamlined, efficient, and can be a complete game changer.

Boost Your Organizational Productivity

These tricks aren't just cool; they can be transformative. When you integrate them as part of your daily routine, you have a foundation of strategies and technology needed to be as productive as you can be.

To talk to a professional about getting your business on the right track to maximizing their productivity, give the IT professionals at Eclipse IT, Inc. a call today at (619) 331-4008.